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Jill Ogle posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
"In the recent years, he attended AA meetings regularly, sober for five years and was proud to have been able to teach AA to those in need of guidance."
As I read this section of Melissa's father's obituary, I knew that I wanted to get my thoughts together and share a message with her and the family.
Wow. Just wow. Claiming sobriety for five years is an incredible accomplishment in your dad's life. My own dad was only able to make it to a couple years of sobriety before his passing. And the fact that your father participated in teaching AA....very commendable. In my humble opinion, people involved with AA are THE strongest people who ever walked the earth. Regardless of the certain ups and downs that inevitably come with addiction; being on the path of sobriety for any length of time is so admirable. Now he, along with my own father, runs on the streets of gold in the Heavenly Father's paradise- free from those heavy chains and cyclical pain (physical and emotional)!
I pray for the Lord's loving comfort to hold you all close.
With love and admiration,
Jill Ogle
(co-worker of Melissa's)
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Diane Schwab lit a candle
Saturday, October 27, 2018
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I will always enjoy good memories of coming to your house and chatting with Mark about sports and any number of other random topics. You will be missed Mark.
My condolences.
Diane
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Joey Mohr lit a candle
Thursday, October 25, 2018
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Joey Mohr posted a condolence
Thursday, October 25, 2018
I’m going to miss you Mark. When you told me to weeks ago about your condition and that you didn’t have a lot of time left I didn’t know you meant days and not weeks or months or I would’ve come to see you sooner. I guess I don’t have to go on next weeks road trip to come down to visit..... I pray that you went peacefully and I hope and pray that all of your loved ones recover quickly from the loss of you. You were a good man Mark and a lot of my memories of childhood have you in them. Oh and thank you once again for teaching me how to scale a fish. I can honestly say that skill came in handy a few times in my life...Rest now Mark and God willing we will see each other again.
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Jim & Paula Murray lit a candle
Thursday, October 25, 2018
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Sorry for Melissa & Kristen for you family's loss. Uncle Mark will be forever missed. Keeping all of you in our thoughts & prayers. RIH Uncle Mark. You will be forever missed & in our hearts.
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Jacqueline Laskey posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
I am so sorry. I just found this. I wish I could of made it to the service. I I miss keeping in touch with my cousins, maybe we could get together soon. Love, thoughts and prayers for all
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Patrick Millican posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
My condolences to the family and friends of Mark.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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Anthony Ickes lit a candle
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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Matthew & Melissa Oddo lit a candle
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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